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Africa slang
What is stressing or bothering you?.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
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wetin dey vex you? means What is stressing or bothering you?. It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"wetin dey vex you?" means What is stressing or bothering you?. In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork
Mentally exhausted or stressed; burnt out.
Overwork; severe burnout due to excessive work.
Having a severe headache or feeling overwhelmed by stress
Stressed, depressed, or suffocated by worry (literally "choked")
Mentally exhausted or stressed (literally "overheated").
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